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National Library of South Africa

Africa, African History, Libraries, Regional and Country Information

National Library of South Africa

This site includes online catalogs and databases, news, publications, and information about collections and services. Also includes a link to the home page of the Centre for the Book, a non-profit organization (and part of the National Library) promoting a reading culture in South Africa.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries Around The World

Angola Monitor

Africa, African History

Angola Monitor

News and views on Angolan issues. Published by Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA).
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa

The Internet Living Swahili Dictionaries

Africa, African History, Dictionaries, Language and Linguistics

The Internet Living Swahili Dictionaries

Browse or search three dictionaries: English-Swahili, Swahili-English, and Russian-Swahili. This project, sponsored by an international organization for linguistic research and community service, also offers specialized Swahili vocabulary lists and downloadable text files of the dictionaries.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Reference–Dictionaries–Translation–English Translation Dictionaries; Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics–Swahili; Reference–Dictionaries–Non-English

Africa South of the Sahara: Selected Internet Resources

Africa, African History, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Music, Web Directories

Africa South of the Sahara: Selected Internet Resources

This comprehensive directory of African resources covers many topics including: Current Events/News (including African newspapers), Art, Culture, Education, History, Maps, Music, Politics, Religion, Travel, and more. Country information is also included, as is regional information for Central, East, Southern and West Africa, as well as the Indian O …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Education; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Online Catalogs–Africa; Reference–Web Directories; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Civil Rights; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Women; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Arts And Music; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Government And Politics

Art and Life in Africa Online

Africa, African History, Fine Arts

Art and Life in Africa Online

This site contains photographs and descriptions of African art objects. It is a selected chapter of the site owner’s CD-ROM, showing the African art objects that are present and used during the different phases of an African’s life, from birth to death. A bonus is that the photographic images rotate so you can see the pieces from all angles! Pl …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts

African Studies Quarterly: The Online Journal of African Studies

Africa, African History, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race

African Studies Quarterly: The Online Journal of African Studies

“ASQ is an interdisciplinary, fully refereed, online journal dedicated to publishing the finest scholarship relating to the African continent.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American

Africultures Newsletter

Africa, African History

Africultures Newsletter

Articles and interviews on lesser-known aspects of African culture. Literature, music and film reviews.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History; Regional & Country Information–Africa

Southern Sudan Referendum Commission – 2011 Southern Sudan Referendum Out-of-Country Registration and Voting (OCV)

Africa, African History, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Regional and Country Information

Southern Sudan Referendum Commission – 2011 Southern Sudan Referendum Out-of-Country Registration and Voting (OCV)

Contains information from the SSRC for southern Sudanese living outside of Sudan on eligibility, how to register to vote, where to vote, voting guide, FAQs, and the English text of the Referendum Act of 2009 which set the legal basis for the 2011 referendum.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics

Southern Sudan 2011

Africa, African History, Government

Southern Sudan 2011

Official referendum results posted by the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission, the official body responsible for the 2011 referendum on independence for southern Sudan.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups

Southern Sudan Referendum Commission

Africa, African History, Government

Southern Sudan Referendum Commission

This is the official website of the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission (SSRC), available in English and Arabic. The SSRC organized the voting in north and south Sudan, and in eight countries worldwide with significant populations of southern Sudanese expatriates. The website details the formation and role of the SSRC, it’s members, goals and how …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups

Africa Update

Africa, African History

Africa Update

The quarterly newsletter of the African Studies Program at Central Connecticut State University, Africa Update covers “political, social and cultural life in Africa.” Current and archived issues are available on the website, along with editorial information.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa

The Satellite Sentinel Project

Africa, African History, Human Rights

The Satellite Sentinel Project

The war-torn African nation of Sudan remains (as of 2011) rife with potential for warfare between its Northern and Southern borders, and actor-activist George Clooney visualized a website that could monitor its borders so that action can be taken should battle – and the rampant human rights violations that accompany it – be reignited. Partnered wi …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights

World News: Congo

Africa, African History, Social Issues and Social Welfare

World News: Congo

News stories and background information on Congo, covering the civil war and rebel movement, international peacekeeping efforts, AIDS/HIV, violence against women, and related topics. Includes video clips, analysis, and related links. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War; Africa; Congo, Democratic Republic Of The

Country Studies

Africa, African History, Asia, Australia, Geography, Latin America, Middle East, Regional and Country Information, South America

Country Studies

Studies published between 1988 and 1998 covering geography, society, economy, transportation, communications, government, politics and history of over 100 countries . Search, or browse alphabetically by continent.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Reference–Geography; Regional & Country Information–Asia; Regional & Country Information–Europe; Regional & Country Information–South America; Regional & Country Information–Australia; Regional & Country Information–Caribbean; Regional & Country Information–South Pacific; Regional & Country Information–North America; Regional & Country Information–Middle East; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography

News24

Africa, African History, News and Current Events

News24

“News24 is the on-line Internet news service operated by Naspers Ltd. News24 updates breaking news 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, specializing in South and southern African news and events elsewhere in Africa. News24 brings you up to date on major international news events.” Includes links to several South African newspapers.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Reference–News & Current Events

African Travel Gateway

Africa, African History

African Travel Gateway

Photographs and maps of East African countries. General and travel information includes: climate, clothing needs, health, history, geography, campsites, visa requirements, currency, banks, and language.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism

National Archives of South Africa (NASA)

Africa, African History

National Archives of South Africa (NASA)

Search the records of the governments in South Africa. Records include those from national, provincial and local government levels, and include court records, estate papers of deceased, records of property rights and tenure and others.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Online Catalogs–Africa

Pambazuka News

Africa, African History, Human Rights, Social Issues and Social Welfare

Pambazuka News

A newsletter about human rights in Africa. Exploring issues from women’s rights and elections, to health care. This weekly Fahamu publication allows you to read articles, contribute your opinion, and download and listen to podcasts.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights